1 Arts, Design & Architecture University in Baden-Württemberg

Of the 1 Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Baden-Württemberg, Heidelberg University ranks highest at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 6 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

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EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1386Founded

29,000Students

6,000International

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#80 QS World University Rankings 2026

#5 in Germany

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Heidelberg University at #80 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,425,915 citations and an h-index of 1,652.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Heidelberg University is the largest, with 29,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 5 bachelor's and 1 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Art History (4) and Arts, Design & Architecture (2). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Baden-Württemberg for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Arts, Design & Architecture in Baden-Württemberg?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Baden-Württemberg?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Baden-Württemberg?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Baden-Württemberg?

Heidelberg University, with 6.

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